Nope I took the engine plate off and raised and lowered the engine. I even pushed it over side to side some. This was the best move for me not having a car hoist and being by myself. At 63 climbing out from under the car and lying on your back was a pain in the butt. Plus like I said now plug removal is easier. It’s so tight I can’t even run header gaskets. Thank God I’m a silicon user. Lol